Iowa women's basketball fans react to Amari Whiting's commitment

TL;DR

Iowa women's basketball has gained a commitment from former Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting, prompting enthusiastic reactions from fans on social media. Whiting averaged 9.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season.

Key points

Amari Whiting committed to Iowa women's basketball
She previously played for Oklahoma State
Whiting averaged 9.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season
Fans reacted positively on social media
She is the only senior on the Iowa team so far

Amari WhitingIowa HawkeyesOklahoma State Cowgirls

After Iowa women's basketball secured its second transfer portal commitment of the offseason by way of former Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting, Hawkeye fans took to social media to celebrate the newest addition to the program. Last season, the 5-foot-10 senior-to-be from Burley, Idaho, averaged 9.6 points per game on 42.5% shooting from the field, 32.1% from 3-point range, and 71.6% from the free-throw line. Whiting also averaged 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game with the Cowgirls. As the addition of Whiting helps bolster the guard depth on the Hawkeyes squad, here are some of the best social media reactions from Hawkeye fans to the commitment:

Grateful for the journey… exactly where I’m supposed to be 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/61qpOkG9g8

— Amari Whiting (@amari\_whiting) April 15, 2026 Last year, BEST year !! pic.twitter.com/fZOwLjctuo

— Amari Whiting (@amari\_whiting) April 15, 2026 Amari Whiting, YOU are a Hawkeye.

— Skim Milkey (@SkimMilkey) April 15, 2026 Let's go!!! pic.twitter.com/2nmb3u1iMz

— Ihawks (@IhawkFitz) April 15, 2026 The updated Iowa WBB backcourt with career starts...

Amari Whiting (97) Chit-Chat Wright (43) Dani Carnegie (32) Taylor Stremlow (20)

It's almost impossible to do something like that in the portal era.

— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) April 15, 2026 pic.twitter.com/5q3y8SHWka

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